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B.See

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Mon Sep 1, 2025, 07:44 PM Monday

'It infuriates us': Veterans rage at 'abusive' Trump over reports of him stiffing soldiers [View all]

This grifting mfer sure does manage to CHEAT everyone but HIMSELF, does he not?

'It infuriates us': Veterans rage at 'abusive' Trump over reports of him stiffing soldiers - Rawstory


Donald Trump has reportedly gone out of his way to avoid paying national guard troops sent in to Washington, D.C., resulting in outrage from veterans.

The reports started earlier in the summer that Trump was utilizing a loophole when deploying the national guard, and avoiding paying those individuals certain additional benefits.

In June, Vote In Or Out reported that "Trump deployed National Guard troops on multiple 29-day orders—specifically choosing durations under 30 days to avoid paying full Basic Allowance for Housing Type 1 (BAH‑1)."

"Under Title 32 regulations, if orders run fewer than 30 days, members receive only the reduced 'BAH‑Type 2,' not full BAH‑1; full benefits begin only on day 31 and only apply from that point forward—not retroactively," the group wrote. "By repeatedly cycling short orders—ending them on day 29 and restarting on day 31—the administration saved roughly $2,500 per service member per month, based on differences between BAH‑Type 2 and BAH‑1."

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